Description
Delightful red velvet cookies with a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup red food coloring
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Refrigerate to firm up.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, buttermilk, and food coloring.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate into the wet mixture.
- Chill the dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough, flatten, and place a spoonful of cream cheese filling in the center, encasing it with dough.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Cool on a wire rack to meld flavors.
Notes
Chill the dough to retain shape and achieve a chewy texture. Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cookies, red velvet, cheesecake, dessert, easy baking